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Weekly Messages from Two Cities Church in Winston Salem NC.
Hear from Pastor Kyle Mercer and others as they walk through books of the Bible chapter by chapter and verse by verse. You can find out all about Two Cities Church at TwoCitiesChurch.net
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Anxiety - The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 6:25-34
We have to look back to the cross to have the faith to look forward. When we focus on Jesus and his faithfulness, we can surrender our anxiety today as we trust in His love, sovereignty, and wisdom for our future.
Feb 21, 2021
Generosity - The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 6:19-24 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns of the negative effects of wealth on the human heart. He calls believers to have a "forever lens" not just a "financial lens." When we view Jesus as our treasure and Heaven as our home,...
Feb 14, 2021
In Secret - The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 6:1-8 & 16-18 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls out our hypocrisy and calls us to question our motives. He calls us not to earn our salvation or seek the approval of others, but to live out of and respond to the forgiveness,...
Feb 7, 2021
Love Your Enemies - The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:38-48 Christianity is not "cancel culture." While the world preaches condemnation, Christ calls us to forgiveness and a ministry of reconciliation. In this famous passage, Jesus calls us to not only love our neighbors but to love our...
Jan 31, 2021
Lust + Marriage + Divorce + Oaths - The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:27-37 God wants to be a part of the most intimate, private, and personal areas of our lives. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks to adultery, lust, divorce, confession, oaths, and truth-telling, calling us to not hide in the dark,...
Jan 24, 2021
Law & Gospel - The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:17-26 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus speaks to the total truthfulness of Scripture, reminding us that the Word of God is inspired down to the smallest words and is not to be changed or distorted. He also speaks to an internal...
Jan 17, 2021
Salt & Light - The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:13-16
You are the salt of the earth.
You are the light of the world.
Don't lose it, and don't hide it.
God wants to use Christians in the lives of other people, to bring light and to draw others toward Him.
Jan 10, 2021
The Kingdom - The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:1-12 What is celebrated in the Kingdom of God and what is celebrated in the world are often opposed, but Jesus Christ doesn't ask us to go anywhere He hasn't gone before. The Beatitudes give us a picture of what it looks like to define...
Jan 3, 2021
City in a City - Stand Alone Message
Jeremiah 29 God has sent each of us to a specific time, place, and people. In 2021, let's look to the example of the exiles in Jeremiah 29, to seek the welfare of our city, as a city in a city, set apart for the glory of God, trusting His...
Dec 24, 2020
Do You See What I See: Herod & the Wise Men // Matthew 2:1-18 - Do You See What I See?
Matthew 2:1-18 Everyone must respond to the birth of Christ. Like Herrod, many are angry at the lordship of Christ. Like the scribes, many are apathetic, having head knowledge of Jesus but no heart affection for HIm. And still others, like the...
Dec 20, 2020
Do You See What I See: Simeon & Anna // Luke 2:22-38 - Do You See What I See?
Luke 2:22-38 Simeon and Anna watched and waited for the birth of Christ with anticipation, and after seeing Him they worshipped and told others of Him. Not only do they show us a picture of how to rightly respond to Christ and His coming, but they...
Dec 13, 2020
Do You See What I See: Angels & Shepherds // Luke 2:1-21 - Do You See What I See?
Luke 2:1-21
As we look at how the shepherds responding to the coming of Jesus, we see that the birth of Jesus compels us to tell of Him publicly and treasure Him personally.
Dec 6, 2020
Do You See What I See: Joseph & Mary // Luke 1:26-49 - Do You See What I See?
Luke 1:26-49 How would you respond if you were told the Light of the world was coming into the world? In the first message of our Christmas series, we see how Mary and Joseph responded to this great news with confusion, doubt, but ultimately joy,...
Nov 29, 2020
Leaving & Cleaving - Stand Alone Message
Luke 9:57-10:2
When called people cling to great comfort, they miss out on the great commission.
Nov 22, 2020
Battles & Burdens - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 17:8-19:6 We aren't meant to carry our burdens alone. We see the perfect example in Moses's father-in-law Jethro. He celebrates with Moses all that God is done, but he also counsels Moses on the importance of sharing the burden with...
Nov 15, 2020
Grumbling & Gratitude - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 15-17 Even as the Israelites grumbled about their circumstances in the wilderness, God in His goodness met their needs by providing water and manna from heaven. Even in our grumbling, God is gracious, making what was once was bitter,...
Nov 8, 2020
The Song of Moses - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 15:1-21
The Song of Moses is foundational and fundamental in the theology of song in the local church. Scripture tells us that God is our salvation, strength, and song.
Nov 1, 2020
Remember & Move Forward - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 13-14 Just as God led the Israelites through the Red Sea, He leads us today. Through hardship and plenty, He makes himself known to us. He calls us to remember what He has done, witness what He is doing, and move forward in faith as He...
Oct 25, 2020
Passover - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 11-12
A bloody doorpost protected the Israelite for a night. A bloody cross would offer eternal salvation for all those who would believe.
Oct 18, 2020
God's Hand & Our Heart - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 7-10
Just as the plagues that God unleashed on Egypt revealed the hardness of Pharaoh's heart and the idols of his people, our own "plagues" can expose the idols we have elevated in God's place.
Oct 11, 2020
Brokenness & Promises - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 5-6 Moses and Aaron encounter brokenness, just as we will. We see through their experience that when we turn to God and fight brokenness with God's promises, He will sustain us. We then in turn must act on those promises by living...
Oct 4, 2020
Make Excuses or Make Progress - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 3:10-13; 4:1-33
God wants us to stop making excuses and start looking for grace. Through Moses' excuses, we see our own excuses and God's answer. When we say "I can't," the Lord says, "I can" and "I will help you do it."
Sep 27, 2020
The Burning Bush - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 3:1-22
Moses's encounter with the Angel of God at the burning bush shows us that God is above us and among us. He reveals Himself, reveals His mission, and calls us to help Him accomplish it.
Sep 20, 2020
How Does God Prepare Us? - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 2:1-25
God providently uses our families, our mistakes, our backgrounds, and our circumstances for His glory and our good. The life of Moses proves that for every Christian.
Sep 13, 2020
The Promise & Plan of God - Into the Wilderness
Exodus 1
In Exodus 1, we begin to see that God is still working even in the midst of broken, sinful people, as we see God use the midwives to preserve His people.
Sep 6, 2020
Moving Forward - Stand Alone Message
Hebrews 3:1-13
Three truths for moving forward in your Christian walk...
(1) You must be in community.
(2) You must take sin seriously.
(3) You must fixate on the gospel
Aug 30, 2020
Called up to Think Generationally - Malachi: Calling the Church Up
Malachi 2:14 - 4:6
In the final message in the series, we see what the Bible has to say about divorce, remarriage, leadership, and parenting, and we see God's heart for us to think generationally.
Aug 23, 2020
Called up in the Home - Malachi: Calling the Church Up
Malachi 2:10-3:5
As we continue in Malachi, we see not only that God is our Father and Designer, but that He desires for our marriages and families to reflect and glorify Him! Home is our first mission field, and God is calling us up!
Aug 16, 2020
Called up to Lead - Malachi: Calling the Church Up
Malachi 2:1-9
The Israelites' leaders fell short, allowing their people to stumble, but God calls us up to lead. He is calling us to be spiritual leaders who will walk with Him, listen, and point people to His Word and His ways.
Aug 9, 2020
What's love got to do with it? - Malachi: Calling the Church Up
Malachi 1:1-14 // Everything in our lives must start with the Word of God, be sustained by the love of God, and be set on honoring God. “I have loved you,” says the Lord. But you say, “How have you loved us?” (v. 2) As we begin our...
Aug 2, 2020
Servant - Identity
John 13:1-17
As we conclude on series on Identity, we see that we are servants! Just as Jesus first served us, our lives should be marked by serving others in His name!
Jul 26, 2020
Steward - Identity
Matthew 25:14-30
God entrusts His people with the time, talents, treasure, relationships, and resources for them to deepen, develop, and deploy.
Jul 19, 2020
Witness - Identity
Acts 1:1-11
Every Christian is a witness to Jesus. The only question is... are you a good one or a bad one?
Jul 12, 2020
Family - Identity
Mark 3:20-21,31-45
In week 3 of our Identity series, we look at our identity in Christ as family and the implications that has for every believer.
Jul 5, 2020
Worshipper - Identity
Romans 1:18-32
Worshipper (n) - seeks to know, love, and obey God above all else in life
Check out week 2 of "Identity: Knowing who you are in Christ & what to do in a confused world" as we look at what it means to be a worshipper of God!
Jun 28, 2020
The Gospel Above All - Identity
Our identity needs to be shaped by the gospel, not by what we achieve but by what we have received through Christ. When you know whose you are and who you are, it changes everything!
Jun 21, 2020
Spiritual Gifts - No Other Gospel
1 Corinthians 12
As Paul addresses the church at Corinth, he reminds them that they all have the Holy Spirit and have been given various, diverse Spiritual gifts that can be discerned and used to serve the body of Christ.
Jun 14, 2020
Bearing the Marks of Christ - No Other Gospel
Galatians 6:11-18 "But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ..." (v. 14) As Paul ends his letter to the Galatians, he once again reminds them of the transforming grace of Christ and the power of the gospel, and...
Jun 7, 2020
Burdens & Loads - No Other Gospel
Galatians 5:26 - 6:10
We see in this passage that we must carry our own loads, bear one another's burdens, and seek to sow in every season.
May 31, 2020
Spirit vs. the Flesh - No Other Gospel
Galatians 5:16-26 6 Questions to diagnose your spiritual health: 1) Do you have a relationship with the Holy Spirit? 2) Are you feeling and fighting the internal war? 3) Are you seeing what sin is and where it leads? 4) Is your life fruitful?...
May 24, 2020
Christian Disagreement - No Other Gospel
Acts 15:1-30 We take a break from Galatians this week to look at the ministry of Paul in Acts. As Paul deals with disagreement within the early Church, he reminds believers that we must prioritize mission over tradition, and while no one can be...
May 17, 2020
Set Free to Live Free - No Other Gospel
Galatians 5:1-15 In Christ, we are set free to live free! In Galatians 5, Paul reminds the Galatians of this reality and warns them against losing and abusing that freedom. Because of the cross, we are free from the penalty, pollution, power, and...
May 10, 2020
Rejoicing in Barrenness - No Other Gospel
Galatians 4:19-31
The gospel sets us free from slavery, gives us a family, makes us aware of the spiritual condition of others and gives us the promise of a fruitful life.
May 3, 2020
Gospel Ministry - No Other Gospel
Galatians 4:11-20 ___ As Paul recounts his ministry to the Galatians, we learn some important truths about our own ministry. Though ministry may not always seem fruitful, it does have purpose, and sometimes the best way we can minister to others is...
Apr 26, 2020
Sons Not Slaves - No Other Gospel
Galatians 3:25 - 4:10 Are you living as a son or a slave? When we receive Christ, we receive freedom and family. We have a new Father, a new identity, and a new mission. The things that once enslaved us can no longer hold us. Are you living as a...
Apr 19, 2020
The Law & Its Limits - No Other Gospel
Galatians 3:15-26 Are you "under the law" or "in Christ?" Without the law, we can't see ourselves or God rightly, but the law was never meant to be enough.... it was simply a finger pointing us to the gap between us and God and our need...
Apr 12, 2020
The Empty Room & The Empty Tomb (Easter Online 2020) - Stand Alone Message
Matthew 28: 1-10, 16-17 This Easter is the first time in the history of our nation that the Church has been unable to gather together physically on Easter, but today we don't focus on empty rooms, we fix our eyes on the empty tomb! Jesus is...
Apr 5, 2020
Can I ask you a few questions? - No Other Gospel
Galatians 3:1-14 Sometimes the best discipleship happens when you ask hard questions. This week the apostle Paul asks early Christians questions like who have you been listening to, how did you become a Christian, and how are you living the...
Mar 29, 2020
Conflict & the Cross - No Other Gospel
Galatians 2:11-21 Paul's confrontation of Peter shows us that no matter how mature we are in our faith, we need to have others around us that can remind us of our gospel blindspots. We also see in this passage massive concepts of grace and...
Mar 22, 2020
Better Call Saul - No Other Gospel
Acts 9:1-22
As we look to the dramatic conversion of Paul, we see so many implications for our own lives. No one is so far that God cannot reach them, and each believer's conversion is a dramatic act of death to life!
Mar 15, 2020
True Freedom is Soul Freedom - No Other Gospel
Galatians 2:1-10
In Galatians 2, we see the gospel go to the Jews and the Gentiles. The gospel is for every person in every place. As we lay down our rights and our preferences, we make a way for the gospel to go forward to all people.
Mar 8, 2020
From Persecutor to Preacher - No Other Gospel
Galatians 1:11-24
Paul's testimony shows us that the gospel needs to work in us and through us.
Mar 1, 2020
Don't Mess with the Message - No Other Gospel
Galatians 1:6-10
Counterfeit gospels will always fall short. In Galatians 1, Paul shares the danger of turning to false gospels and forsaking the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Feb 23, 2020
The Gospel of Grace & Glory - No Other Gospel
Galatians 1:1-5 In the first five verses, Paul establishes his authority and why that's important for us. We learn that the gospel is about a person and a price paid. Because of Jesus Christ, we now are offered forgiveness, grace, peace, and a...
Feb 16, 2020
The Lion's Den - The Book of Daniel
Daniel 6
You have to spend time with the Lord before you can spend time with the lions. Daniel was faithful and obedient even in the midst of adversity because He knew that God was with him.
Feb 9, 2020
The Writing is on the Wall - The Book of Daniel
Daniel 5
We all are measured against a standard in which we won't be enough. That's why Jesus came.
Feb 2, 2020
Transformed, Not Conformed - The Book of Daniel
Romans 12:1-2
The mercies of God allow us to be transformed rather than conformed. When we accept the gift of salvation, we are motivated to surrender our lives and empowered to change by the Holy Spirit.
Jan 26, 2020
Humility or Humiliation? - The Book of Daniel
Daniel 4
You'll either be humbled or humiliated...
Through the example of Nebuchadnezzar, we see what happens when God humbles and transforms us!
Jan 19, 2020
The Power of Peer Pressure - The Book of Daniel
Daniel 3
In the midst of cultural pressure and persecution, we need to live with courage and conviction, knowing that Jesus is with us and giving Him all the glory.
Jan 12, 2020
Nightmare in Babylon - The Book of Daniel
Daniel 2:1-49
Man doesn't have all the answers, but God does. We have to be willing for God to use us and ready to bring His Word to others.
Jan 5, 2020
Three Decisions for a New Year - The Book of Daniel
Daniel 1:1-21
Three decisions for the new year...
1) I will see the world through the lens of God’s Word.
2) I will live with biblical convictions in my culture.
3) I will trust God to bless me as I obey him.
Dec 24, 2019
A Son Born to be Sacrificed - Abraham
Genesis 22:1-14
As we look at the story of Abraham's sacrifice and God's provision, we see God pointing us to a greater sacrifice, a spotless lamb, that would be born in a manger and one day lay down His life on a cross.
Dec 15, 2019
Two Babies, One Promise - Abraham
What do you do when you are living between promise and provision? Will you obey the commands of God even when you don't like it? Will you receive what the Lord has for you even if you don't understand it?
Dec 8, 2019
What does it mean to be God's friend? - Abraham
Genesis 18
What does it mean to be God's friend? In Genesis 18, we see how Abraham walks closely with God, welcoming Him into his home, serving Him eagerly, and talking to Him on behalf of others.
Dec 1, 2019
The Life of Faith - Abraham
Hebrews 11:8-12
Like Abraham and Sarah, as we live by faith, God will produce patience if we trust that God will do what we are powerless to accomplish on our own.
Nov 24, 2019
You want me to do what? - Abraham
Our sacrifice should be internal, not external.
Through the symbol of circumcision, we see that God wants to be involved in the most personal, intimate, and vulnerable areas of our lives.
Nov 17, 2019
What do I do when I doubt? - Abraham
Genesis 15-16
God does His best work while we wait. As we continue in Abraham and Sarah's journey, we see that part of living a life of faith is dealing with our doubts. God proves that He is a covenant keeper even when we are not.
Nov 10, 2019
Three Questions for the Journey - Abraham
Abraham's journey raises three questions for the believer. How will I deal with suffering and failure? How will I deal with conflict? How will I deal with success?
Nov 3, 2019
Going Without Knowing - Abraham
Genesis 12:1-20
Faith is taking God at his Word and taking our next steps. This week we began our journey with Abraham, learning from his mistakes, his failure, and his trust in God.
Oct 27, 2019
Storyteller: The Treasure & The Pearl - Storyteller
Matthew 13:44-46
In the parable of the treasure and the pearl, Jesus explains the immeasurable worth and cost of the kingdom of heaven.
Oct 20, 2019
Storyteller: The Sheep & The Goats - Storyteller
Matthew 25:31-46
In one of Jesus' clearest parables, Jesus tells us that we should be concerned about the lost and the least and that everyone will spend eternity somewhere.
Oct 13, 2019
Storyteller: The Ten Virgins - Storyteller
Matthew 25:1-13
How we live today reveals what we really believe about tomorrow. In the parable of the ten virgins, Jesus reminds us that we need to live in light of Christ's return.
Oct 6, 2019
Storyteller: The Gracious Landowner - Storyteller
Matthew 20:1-16
Life's not fair, and you don't want it to be. In a parable about a gracious landowner, Jesus explains the mystery of grace.
Sep 29, 2019
Storyteller: The Shrewd Steward - Storyteller
Luke 16:1-13
In the parable of the shrewd steward, Jesus teaches us not to waste what we receive from the Lord but to be good stewards who leverage what we have for the kingdom of God.
Sep 22, 2019
Storyteller: The Two Sons - Storyteller
Matthew 21:28-32
In this story of two sons, Jesus describes two different responses to the gospel, the rebellious person who repents and the religious person who says yes but doesn't follow through.
Sep 16, 2019
Storyteller: The Parable of the Mustard Seed - Storyteller
The kingdom of Heaven starts small but doesn't stay small. In this parable, Jesus talks about the process and progress of the kingdom of God.
Sep 8, 2019
Storyteller: The Unforgiving Servant - Storyteller
Matthew 18:15-35 Jesus teaches His disciples about forgiveness by telling the story of an unforgiving servant. When we don’t forgive, we become a prisoner but in forgiveness we find freedom. Jesus’ forgiveness at the cross should motivate us...
Sep 1, 2019
Final Words Week 3: The Church's Unity is Jesus' Priority - Final Words: John 17
John 17:20-26
What a divided world needs the most is a united Church. Before He goes to the cross, Jesus prays for the Church's unity around the message of the gospel, unity with each other, and union with God.
Aug 25, 2019
Final Words: What Should I Pray for? - Final Words: John 17
John 17:6-19
In John 17, Jesus models what we should pray for as he prays for our obedience, endurance, joy, mission, and holiness.
Aug 18, 2019
Final Words: Why We Pray - Final Words: John 17
John 17:1-5
If we want to experience a vibrant prayer life, we must first align our motives with those of Christ.
Aug 11, 2019
Not Our Home Week 12: A Place to Trust God - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 5:5-11 This world is not our home… but a place to trust God. In the midst of chaos, confusion, and the unknown, our anxieties can take hold of us, but when we humble ourselves, trusting in the hand and the heart of God, we can resist the...
Aug 4, 2019
Gentle Aggressors - Stand Alone Message
Mark 14:26-31; 66-72; 1 Peter 3:13-15
Peter denied Jesus three times before Christ restored him to building the Church! We need to be gentle aggressors in a post Christian culture...We need to share our hope in Jesus, instead of hiding it.
Jul 28, 2019
Not Our Home Week 11: A Place to be Shepherded - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 5:1-5
The Church has the greatest mission and the greatest message; therefore, it needs good and godly leadership. In this passage, Peter calls the Church to be humble leaders and humble followers.
Jul 21, 2019
Not Our Home Week 10: A Place to Expect & Endure Suffering - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 4:12-19 Suffering is inevitable. We either experience it personally or see other people walk through it. We can’t control it, but the Bible tells us we can prepare for it and choose our response. In a world that is not our home, we...
Jul 14, 2019
Not Our Home Week 9: Use Your Time for God's Will - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 4:1-11
Peter writes with urgency, encouraging believers to redeem the time they have left. By numbering our days and redeeming the time God gives us, we can live out our day-to-day lives for God's glory.
Jul 7, 2019
A Place to be Restored - Stand Alone Message
John 21:1-19
In John 21, Jesus restores Peter to his ministry as he calls him to "feed His sheep." In the same way, Jesus desires to restore us and set us on a mission to bring the Good News to people who have settled for bad news.
Jun 30, 2019
Not Our Home Week 8: A Place to Celebrate - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 3:18-22 This world is NOT OUR HOME... but a place to celebrate what Jesus has done for us. As Christians, we celebrate Jesus' victory over sin, Satan, and the spiritual world, and we celebrate His victory through the symbol of...
Jun 23, 2019
Not Our Home Week 7: A Place to be Committed - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 3:8-17 Not our home… but a place to be committed. In Christ, we can say no to some things to say yes to the best things! In the midst of division, evil, and suffering, we can say yes to unity, good, and hope while pointing people to...
Jun 16, 2019
Not Our Home Week 6: A Place to Model the Gospel - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 3:1-7
Peter continues the theme of submission as he explains how we can model the gospel in marriage. A wife's submission is beautiful, practical, missional, and should be honored through the sacrificial leadership of her husband.
Jun 9, 2019
Spirit-Filled Boldness - Stand Alone Message
Acts 4:1-31
A fresh filling of the Spirit results in bold living for the Savior. Only through the power of Jesus can we preach the gospel faithfully in controversy and stand firmly in adversity.
Jun 2, 2019
Not Our Home Week 5: A Place to Live Under Authority - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 2:11-25
This world is not our home, but it is a place to live under authority. Submitting to God means submitting to the systems, authorities, and scripture that He's given us.
May 26, 2019
Not Our Home Week 4: A Place to Grow Up - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 1:24-2:10 This world is not our home... but a place to grow up. Peter teaches us that because of God's great love and mercy, we can be born again! Not only that, but we can grow up in Christ through hearing and reading the Word, being...
May 19, 2019
The Church Jesus Imagined - Stand Alone Message
Matthew 16: 13-20, 24-25 Ever wonder what kind of church Jesus had in mind? Thankfully, He told us! In Matthew 16, Jesus mentions the word "church" for the very first time and lays out his vision for Peter and the other believers that would...
May 12, 2019
Not Our Home Week 3: Walk in Holiness - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 1:13-25 This world is not our home.. but a place to live holy lives. 1 Peter challenges us to pursue habits of holiness, thinking clearly and biblically, valuing the right things, obeying and fearing the Lord, and meditating on the gospel....
May 5, 2019
Not Our Home Week 2: How to Deal With Trials - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 1:3-12
Life is hard, trials are coming, but God is good. Peter continues to share how Christians can face trials with purpose and a living hope - Jesus Christ.
Apr 28, 2019
Not Our Home Week 1: Misunderstood Missionaries - Not Our Home: 1 Peter
1 Peter 1:1-2
We are chosen by God but rejected by the world. We are known by God but misunderstood by the world... but there is hope, God has given us what we need to live in the world - grace and peace.
Apr 21, 2019
Easter at Two Cities 2019 - Stand Alone Message
Luke 24:1-12
Apr 14, 2019
An Uncontainable Life - Stand Alone Message
2 Corinthians 5:11 - 6:2 Paul's letter to the church of Corinth demonstrates the new uncontainable life we now have in Christ. Being reconciled to Him, the Christian can live in relationship with God and be empowered to represent God to the world....
Apr 7, 2019
Judges Week 12 - The Struggle Continues - The Book of Judges
Judges 17-21 The book of Judges shows us how the downfall of the individual leads to the downfall of the family, the Church, and society. Yet, it also shows us our need for a greater king, Jesus Christ, who would come to restore broken and sinful...
Mar 31, 2019
Judges Week 11 - Samson Part III - The Book of Judges
Judges 16:1-31 The story of Samson tells us a lot about the effects of sin on our lives. Samson shows us that if we don't learn from our sin it will grow, how sin is strengthened through unhealthy relationships, and how when we make peace with...
Mar 24, 2019
Judges Week 10- Samson Part II - The Book of Judges
Judges 14:15-15:8 The Story of Samson tells us a lot about anger. Is it ok for a person to be angry? How does anger turn to resentment followed and even at times revenge? What do the three types of anger in scripture look like? We see that anger...
Mar 17, 2019
A Marvelous Combo - Stand Alone Message
Luke 7:1-10
It's in this story we encounter a man that scripture tells us that Jesus marvels at. What does this mean? Why did Jesus respond to this man in this way? What are its implications on every Christian's life?
Mar 10, 2019
Judges Week 9: Samson Part I - The Book of Judges
Judges 13-14
This week starts a 3-week journey into Samson's, family, life, and downfall. He, like us, have a tendency to believe these things: I know it’s best for me, I deserve this, I can handle this, no one needs to know this about my sin.
Mar 3, 2019
Judges Week 8- Jephthah the Outcast - The Book of Judges
Judges 10:6-11:40 This passage is one of the lowest points for the people of Israel under the leadership of Jephthah. We are just like the people of God in this story. We reject God himself, the people that God sends, and the very grace of God...
Feb 24, 2019
Judges Week 7: The Fall of Gideon - The Book of Judges
Judges Week 7: The Fall of Gideon Judges 8:1-10:5 God tells us how every man and women can ultimately fall from leadership through the life and compromise of Gideon. It’s in this passage we examine the temptation to be, have and feel. How do...
Feb 17, 2019
Judges Week 6: The Faith of Gideon - The Book of Judges
Judges 6:36-7:25
The story of Gideon tells us a lot about faith. We come to understand that Faith is based on scripture, not signs. How can we know the will of God, the character of God, and the promises of God?
Feb 10, 2019
Judges Week 5: The Call of Gideon - The Book of Judges
Judges 6:1-35
The Call of Gideon. Where was he when The Angel of the Lord found him? Why is this important? What does this mean for us? How does God’s instruction to Gideon change the way we see our own call?
Feb 3, 2019
Seeing the Harvest - Stand Alone Message
Matt 9:35-10:1
Here we see a clear call from Jesus to all disciples. How do you see people who are far from God? Do you see the harvest?
Jan 27, 2019
Judges Week 4- Deborah and Barak - The Book of Judges
Judges 4-5
In this passage, we meet Deborah, Barak, Lappidoth, Sisera, and Jael. Men and women are equal in value, different in role and designed to work together.
Jan 20, 2019
Judges Week 3: God Uses All Types of People - The Book of Judges
Judges 3:1-31
What is repentance? How does God respond to people that repent? Who were Othniel, Ehud, and Shamgar? How do they point us to Jesus? God uses all types of people to accomplish his plan in the earth.
Jan 13, 2019
Judges Week 2: Living with Idols - The Book of Judges
Judges 2:6-3:6 How do we pass on our faith to others and the next generation? How did Israel fail at this? Our culture is full of idols much like in the time of the Judges. As Christians, we much have knowledge of what the Bible clearly says and...
Jan 6, 2019
Judges Week 1: Partial obedience to what God has said. - The Book of Judges
Judges 1:1-2:3 This week we kick off a brand new series on Judges. What is this book all about? How should we look at the events of this book? What do the sin patterns of the Israelites and their lack of long-term obedience have to do with our...
Dec 24, 2018
Behold- Christmas Eve 2018 - Stand Alone Message
Matthew 2:1-16 In this passage, we see three very different responses to the birth of Jesus. Anger, indifference, and Worship? Where are you on that spectrum this Christmas? Why is it so easy for people to be angry or indifferent when it comes to...
Dec 16, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 11 - The Conversationalist
John 15:1-17 Here Jesus tells us that He is the True Vine? What does this mean? God is the Vinedresser and He prunes the branches. What does it mean for a Christian to bear the fruit of character, ministry, and mission? Jesus is so clear about the...
Dec 2, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 10 - The Conversationalist
John 14:1-31 Jesus introduces one of his most controversial statements. He tells us the He is the "Way, the Truth and the Life." What does this mean? A lot of times we talk a lot about Jesus but not about the rest of the Trinity. What did it...
Nov 25, 2018
Experiencing Jesus - Stand Alone Message
Rupert Leary shares from his years of experience sharing Jesus in everyday regular culture. Application, not information leads to transformation. What does scripture have to say about "Only God Moments". What are practical ways for us to share our...
Nov 18, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 9 - The Conversationalist
John 11:1-44 In this passage, Jesus tells His community that He is the Ressurection and the Life. Jesus responds to the death of Lazarus in a much different way than you might expect. How Jesus responds to Mary, Martha, their community, and...
Nov 11, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 8 - The Conversationalist
John 10:11-18 Lots of people have many different views on Jesus. This message gives us a chance to look at the words of Jesus about Himself. Its here in John 10 that Jesus tells us that He is the Good Shepherd. Why does this matter? What does it...
Nov 4, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 7 - The Conversationalist
John 10:1-10 Jesus tells us that He is "The Door". What does this mean? How can Christianity be the both most exclusive and inclusive religion in the world? Jesus tells us that there are no restrictions on who can come to him. If Jesus is the...
Oct 28, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 6 - The Conversationalist
John 8:12-30 In this passage, Jesus makes a huge statement about himself. He tells us that He is the Light of the World. What did it mean for them and what does it specifically mean for us? How should Christians confess sin and bring it into the...
Oct 21, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 5 - The Conversationalist
John 6:22-69 Jesus, right after he feeds the 5000, begins His first 'I AM' statement by telling us that He is the Bread of Life. He tells us what the difference is between a crowd member and a Christian, physical food vs. spiritual food, and...
Oct 14, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 4 - The Conversationalist
John 5:30-47 Jesus, having a conversation with the Pharisees, talks about the 4 different witnesses that speak to His divinity. What are these four witnesses and what do they mean for the church today? Why must we be clear about Jesus in a world...
Oct 7, 2018
Gospel Goodbye - Stand Alone Message
Acts 20:17-37 Paul tells us that Christians often have to say goodbye because of the good news. Sometimes this means physically moving, sometimes this means obeying scripture and putting sin to death in our lives, or it could simply mean letting...
Sep 30, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 3 - The Conversationalist
4:1-42 Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well in the middle of the day. He models for us a clear and compelling way to enter into a spiritual conversation that goes deep quickly. How does he talk about the grace of God in a compelling yet...
Sep 23, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 2 - The Conversationalist
John 3:1-16 Nicodemus has an encounter with Jesus. With all of his knowledge, prestige, and status, Nicodemus still was missing the most important thing in his life; he could not see the kingdom of God. How do we see the kingdom of God? How do you...
Sep 16, 2018
The Conversationalist Week 1 - The Conversationalist
John 1:35-51 What is the difference between proclamation and conversation? Why are both so important? Jesus doesn't follow us but invites us to something far greater. Jesus talks extensively about the ideas of "come and see" and "follow Me."...
Sep 9, 2018
Vision Sunday: Matt 16:13-19 - Stand Alone Message
What is Vision? What was Jesus' vision for His church? What's next for Two Cities Church? We see in this passage that the Church is built on the Jesus of the Bible. What does that mean? As inefficient as it may seem, Jesus builds and sustains...
Sep 2, 2018
Prayer /// Psalm 95:1-10 - Stand Alone Message
What does your prayer life say about the way you view God? Our lack of prayer must only be combatted with more prayer, confession, repentance through awe-inspired worship of the beauty of Jesus. Chris shares his journey through Psalm 95 and gives us...
Aug 26, 2018
In Life and Death: Philippians 4:10-20 - In Life And Death- A Study In Philippians
In this passage, we see one of Pauls most famous scripture encouragement to the church. It, however, is one of the most infamously misinterpreted passages of the NT. How does he describe true contentment? Why are we so miserable when it comes to the...
Aug 19, 2018
In Life and Death: Philippians 3:12-20 - In Life And Death- A Study In Philippians
What is your response to people who don't know Jesus? Is it to get angry? Is it to apologize or be apathetic? Paul shows us by his words and language the importance of opening up our lives and our Bibles to others. Everyone has a past, present, and...
Aug 12, 2018
In Life and Death: Philippians 3:1-14 - In Life And Death- A Study In Philippians
In very strong language, Paul urges the Church to watch out for the "Religious" amongst them. What does "Religious" mean in this context? How does an understanding of the Gospel contrast with this idea? Paul goes on to share about his resume and...
Aug 5, 2018
In Life and Death: Philippians 2:12-30 - In Life And Death- A Study In Philippians
In this chapter, Paul gives clear instruction on how the Christian is to grow spiritually mature. He iterates that knowledge has to ultimately lead to obedience and that God does a miracle work in us be we are to work out our salvation. He tells the...
Jul 29, 2018
In Life and Death: Philippians 2:1-11 - In Life And Death- A Study In Philippians
Paul tells the church that unity and humility are not only linked, but unity flows out of humility within the Church. He continues to explain how the Gospel must be experienced personally, that we must see people differently, and to have the mind of...
Jul 22, 2018
In Life and Death: Philippians 1:15-30 - In Life And Death- A Study In Philippians
Paul is in jail writing to the Philippians about the Joy he has in Christ. He urges the church to realize the message of the Gospel is not subject to a man or motive. By the Spirit of God, the prayers of people, and the message of Jesus, Paul sees...
Jul 15, 2018
In Life and Death: Philippians 1:1-14 - In Life And Death- A Study In Philippians
Christ doesn't just make a way for our sin to be forgiven, he fundamentally changes us. Being a Christian alters the way we view ourselves, relationships, how we pray, and our suffering. What if we viewed ourselves and everyone else in light of the...
Jul 8, 2018
Christ is Greater than Culture - Stand Alone Message
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Clint Darst, Pastor of Kings Cross Church in Greensboro, shares that the cultural values found in the city of Corinth are surprisingly similar to modern-day America. Paul, in these five verses, gives a clear explanation of how...
Jul 1, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 12 - Story Of The World
Genesis 11:27-12:5 The Call of Abram- God's call on Abram brings to light several questions that every believer must ask themselves daily. In this message, we unpack three strategic questions that arise from the text. We ultimately see that God...
Jun 24, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 11 - Story Of The World
Genesis 11:1-9 What happened at the tower of Babel? Why are unity, language, and innovation so important for the Church? What do all of these look like at Two Cities through our mission, vision, and values? The sin of self-promotion and...
Jun 17, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 10 - Story Of The World
Genesis Chapter 9 The Floods have subsided and Noah receives a blessing from God. What is a blessing in biblical terms? What does God have to say about the value of human life? God's words tell us a lot about his character and his desire for a...
Jun 10, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 9 - Story Of The World
Genesis Chapter 6-8 Noah, The Flood, and God's Deliverance The Story of Noah and the flood has so much to teach the Church today. What is this narrative really telling us about the condition of humanity then and today? God gives us a clear...
Jun 3, 2018
Trust In Jesus - Stand Alone Message
Matt 14:22-33 Trust In Jesus. In this passage we see a clear call for the disciples to see, hear, and respond to Jesus. At some point, we will all be met with circumstances, like the disciples, we must trust what God says while keeping our eyes...
May 27, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 8 - Story Of The World
Genesis 4:17-6:8 For 1700 years sin reigns in the hearts of men leading up to Noah and the ark. In this passage we see 3 very different personal responses to sin. What effect will your relationship with God have on the future generations of your...
May 20, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 7 - Story Of The World
Genesis 4:1-16 Cain and Able: The First brothers, worship service and Murder. The story of Cain and Able tells us a lot about the first family as well as ourselves. We don't just have a sin problem, we have a worship problem. How do you know...
May 13, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 6 - Story Of The World
Genesis 3:1-21 The Fall- Sin, Temptation and Separation Everyone has to answer the question, what is wrong with this world and how did it go wrong?The truth is we all long for Genesis 2 world but we live in a Genesis 3 world. These verses...
May 6, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 5 - Story Of The World
Gen 2:21-25 Biblical Marriage- One Man, and One Woman for a lifetime. The first marriage is a picture of what every marriage could be and should be. How do we move from singleness to a solid marriage? What are the keys to a healthy marriage? Why...
Apr 29, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 4 - Story Of The World
Genesis 2:18-23 God's plan for humanity was far too great for Adam to accomplish alone, so he formed Eve. Why does the term" helper" seem to not be helpful or hopeful in society. What do both scripture and culture say about the unique and...
Apr 22, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 3 - Story Of The World
Genesis 2:1-15
Men, Masculinity and Biblical Manhood- Handcrafted by God, called to his purposes.
The forming of Adam, extended adolescence, passivity and God's call to every man to work and protect.
Apr 15, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 2 - Story Of The World
Genesis 1:26-31 The Imago Dei and why is absolutely crucial that the Christian understands what that means. Humans are the only beings on earth that have the capacity to have a relationship with God. The Imago Dei gives every person on earth...
Apr 8, 2018
Story Of The World /// Week 1 - Story Of The World
Genesis 1:1-6
In the beginning was someone, not something. God created everything but is separate from his creation. Christianity begins with God created us. God speaks light into all of creation and into the human heart.
Apr 1, 2018
Easter 2018 - Not In Vain
1 Corinthians 15:3-8 No matter your background, history or belief system, everyone must deal with Jesus Christ and the events of the Resurrection. He is by far the most important person who ever lived and was at the center of the most important...
Mar 25, 2018
Not In Vain Week 6 /// Mystery and Christ's Victory - Not In Vain
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
The more clearly we see Christ, the more we are changed. We become what we behold. Paul calls all christians to be something, do something, and know something.
Mar 18, 2018
Not In Vain Week 5 /// The Perishable and Imperishable - Not In Vain
1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-49
The perishable body and the imperishable soul. How does the Christian reconcile the brokenness of our bodies, the fall of mankind and future glory in heaven.
Mar 11, 2018
Not In Vain Week 4 /// Risk and the Resurrection - Not In Vain
1 Corinthians 15:29-34
In light of the Resurrection, we must take risks to bring the gospel to every relationship. Risk averseness in the church and in the life of the Christian, leads to wilderness. Risk and sacrifice are two different things.
Mar 4, 2018
Not In Vain Week 3 /// A Big Understanding of the Resurrection - Not In Vain
1 Corinthians 15:12-28 Either the Tomb is Empty or Christianity is. Do we actually live as if the resurrection happened or would nothing change if you found out it didn't? Through Adam came sin, suffering, and death. Though Christ came forgiveness,...
Feb 25, 2018
Not In Vain Week 2 /// A Big Understanding of Grace - Not In Vain
1 Corinthians 15: 8-10
God does everything, and in response, we do something. We go to the throne of Grace, to the Word of Grace, and the Christian's response of humility and submission to God
Feb 18, 2018
Not In Vain Week 1 /// A Big Understanding of the Gospel - Not In Vain
1 Corinthians 15:1-2
The Gospel is for everyone and not just good advice. Its good news! Christians live in the healthy tension of receiving the Gospel and standing in it. How are the Implications of the Gospel of Jesus changing your everyday life?
Feb 11, 2018
Every Man, Women And Child - Stand Alone Message
Acts 1:1-11
Gospel Saturation through the power and authority of Jesus. How can the church be a catalyst for every man, women, and child to have repeated opportunities to see, hear, and respond to the Gospel?
Feb 4, 2018
Jonah: Arise & Go- Week 5 - Jonah: Arise & Go
Matthew 12:38-45
Jesus and Jonah /// What is the sign of Jonah and how do we combat the sin of Jonah?
Jan 28, 2018
Jonah: Arise & Go- Week 4 - Jonah: Arise & Go
Jonah 4:1-11
Jonah alone and angry, looks over Nineveh and still waits and wishes for destruction. What this means for the christian and the massive warning it brings.
Jan 21, 2018
Jonah: Arise & Go- Week 3 - Jonah: Arise & Go
John 3:1-10
Restored and Recommissioned to bring God’s word to others. Jonah reluctantly preached, the people responded to God and and the king led the nation into repentance.
Jan 14, 2018
Jonah: Arise & Go- Week 2 - Jonah: Arise & Go
Jonah 1:17-2:10
The humbling of Jonah: Drowning, and swallowed up, what looked life death, was really deliverance.
Jan 7, 2018
Jonah: Arise & Go- Week 1 - Jonah: Arise & Go
Jonah 1:1-16
The ship, the storm, and going down when you are told to go up in the life of the believer. We are Jonah.
Dec 24, 2017
Christmas Eve 2017 /// With Us: Immanuel- Matthew 1:18-25 - Stand Alone Message
We look at powerful reality that Jesus is with us to save us, and he saves us to be with us.
Dec 17, 2017
DEEP & WIDE 2018 /// The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37 - Deep and Wide 2018
The question, "Who is my neighbor," is only the beginning of what we must answer to understand this parable. Jesus calls us to Compassion, Courage and a clear understanding of His Gospel in this passage.
Dec 10, 2017
DEEP & WIDE 2018 /// The Great Banquet: Luke 14:1-24 - Deep and Wide 2018
Gods extravagant banquet, the personal invitation of Christ, and the excuses we make.
Dec 3, 2017
DEEP & WIDE 2018 /// The Parable of the Soil: Mark 4:20 - Deep and Wide 2018
The parable of the soils raises two main questions for everyone: how are you hearing (DEEP) God's Word, and where are you sowing (WIDE) God's Word?
Nov 26, 2017
DEEP & WIDE 2018 /// Simeon and Anna : Luke 2:35-38 - Deep and Wide 2018
What does is look like to as a Christian? How can we allow God to shape us during seasons of waiting and what does it look like to go DEEP & WIDE while waiting as a church?
Nov 19, 2017
DEEP & WIDE 2018 /// The Rich Fool: Luke 12:13-21 - Deep and Wide 2018
Being rich must lead us to ask questions about God, the return of Christ, and our responsibility as Christians.
Nov 12, 2017
DEEP & WIDE 2018 /// The Two Sons: Luke 15:1-32 - Deep and Wide 2018
The Gospel for the Rebellious and Religious.
Nov 5, 2017
DEEP & WIDE 2018 /// The Talents: Matt 25:14-30 - Deep and Wide 2018
This message unpacks what discipleship, mission, and expansion look like for Two Cities Church in 2018 and beyond. We also examine the words of Jesus in the parable of the talents.
Oct 29, 2017
7 Letters To 7 Churches: Revelation 3:14-22 - Revelation: 7 Letters To 7 Churches
Laodicea: A Confrontation and Invitation to a Luke Warm Church.
Oct 21, 2017
7 Letters To 7 Churches: Revelation 3:7-13 - Revelation: 7 Letters To 7 Churches
Philadelphia: A Church with an Open Door
Oct 15, 2017
7 Letters To 7 Churches: Revelation 3:1-6 - Revelation: 7 Letters To 7 Churches
Sardis: An autopsy of a dead church.
Oct 8, 2017
7 Letters To 7 Churches: Revelation 2:18-29 - Revelation: 7 Letters To 7 Churches
Thyatira: The Church Called to Tolerance & Truth
Oct 1, 2017
7 Letters To 7 Churches: Revelation 2:12-17 - Revelation: 7 Letters To 7 Churches
The Church at Pergamum: Be distinct and peculiar people.
Sep 24, 2017
7 Letters To 7 Churches: Revelation 2:8-11 - Revelation: 7 Letters To 7 Churches
Smyrna: The suffering church
Sep 17, 2017
7 Letters To 7 Churches: Revelation 2:1-7 - Revelation: 7 Letters To 7 Churches
The Church at Ephesus: Remember, Repent, Return
Sep 10, 2017
7 Letters To 7 Churches: Revelation 1:1-20 - Revelation: 7 Letters To 7 Churches
A Vision of Christ.
Sep 3, 2017
Proverbs: Wisdom is a Path- Proverbs 3:5-6 - Proverbs: Wisdom Is A Path
The Will of God discussed and explained in Proverbs.
Aug 27, 2017
Proverbs: Wisdom is a Path- Proverbs 1:20-33 - Proverbs: Wisdom Is A Path
Wisdom warns, and a biblical understanding of sowing and reaping.
Aug 20, 2017
Proverbs: Wisdom is a Path - Proverbs: Wisdom Is A Path
Friendship: Wise and foolish friends along the Path.
Aug 13, 2017
Proverbs: Wisdom Is A Path- Proverbs 1:1-7 - Proverbs: Wisdom Is A Path
Wisdom is a Path- Wisdom scripturally defined and explained.
Aug 6, 2017
The Church Week 5: Titus 2:11-15 - The Church: A Study on Titus
The Church: Created by His Grace for His Glory
Jul 30, 2017
The Church Week 4: Titus 3 - The Church: A Study on Titus
Citizenship and good deeds done because of the good done on our behalf.
Jul 23, 2017
The Church Week 3: Titus 2:1-10 - The Church: A Study on Titus
Open Bible Open Life: God's Plan for Discipleship in the Church
Jul 16, 2017
The Church Week 2: Titus 1:10-16 - The Church: A Study on Titus
The danger of false teaching and the need for the church to tell the truth.
Jul 9, 2017
The Church Week 1: Titus 1:1-9 - The Church: A Study on Titus
A Biblical Blueprint for Church Leadership.
Jul 2, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 11: Exodus 20:18-21 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
Responding to the Ten Commandments: The fear of God in the life of the Christian.
Jun 25, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 10: Exodus 20:17 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
Command 10: Coveting and Contentment
Jun 18, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 9: Exodus 20:16 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
Command 9: Lying, bearing false witness and the value of Truth.
Jun 11, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 8: Exodus 20:15 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
Command 8: Stealing and Stewardship
Jun 4, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 7: Exodus 20:14 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
Command 7: Adultery and the value of intimacy within Biblical marriage.
May 28, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 6: Exodus 20:12 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
On Command 5: Honoring your Father and Mother.
May 21, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 5: Exodus 20:13 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
On Command 6: "Do not murder" and the value of Human life as the image of God.
May 14, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 4- Exodus 20:8-11 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
On the Sabbath.
May 7, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 3- Exodus 20:7 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
On the weight and glory of the name of God.
Apr 30, 2017
NO OTHER GODS WEEK 2- Exodus 20:4-6 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
Commandment 2- On idolatry and Gods heart for his people.
Apr 23, 2017
NO OTHER GODS Week 1- Exodus 20:1-3 - NO OTHER GODS: The Ten Commandments
Designed, Delivered and Directed by God.
Feb 12, 2017
The Significance of Suffering - Stand Alone Message
Job 1, 2, 42